The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the World: Plan a Campaign, Recruit Supporters, Lobby Politicians, Pass Legislation, Raise Money, Attract Media AttentionIf you want to make a significant and sustainable impact on the health of our planet, this powerful and practical guide can help. Author and activist Sharon J. Smith shares proven strategies and lessons learned from the winners of Earth Island Institute’s Brower Youth Awards—America’s top honor for young green leaders. Here are all the tools you need—from planning a campaign and recruiting supporters to raising money and attracting media attention—to turn your ideas into actions and make changes that matter. |
Contents
Set Your Goals and Choose Your Tactics | 15 |
Recruit People to Your Cause | 33 |
Communicate Your Passion | 51 |
How to Lobby Politicians Pass Legislation | 71 |
Use Your Consumer Power to Green Businesses | 94 |
How and When to Hold a Demonstration | 109 |
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The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement and Changing the ... Sharon J. Smith No preview available - 2011 |
The Young Activist's Guide to Building a Green Movement + Changing the World Sharon J. Smith No preview available - 2011 |
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